Internship at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Post-Graduate Internship in Textiles
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum invites applications for a 10
month, full time Post-Graduate Internship in Textile Conservation,
funded by the Getty Grant Program.  The internship will begin in
Fall 1998.  The intern will work with conservation staff to provide
ongoing care of the museum's collection of historic fifteenth-to
early twentieth century textiles, including tapestries,
embroideries, furnishing fabrics, laces, and whitework.  Work will
include research, analysis, and comprehensive conservation
treatment.  Applicants must be a recent graduate from a recognized
Master's level conservation program or have equivalent experience.
Requirements are:  high level of  manual skill, understanding of
textile history and structures, computer experience, organizational
skills and ability to communicate well in English.  Stipend is
$22,800/10 mo. (equivalent to annual income of $27,360), with
benefits, plus $2500 travel allowance.  Applicants should submit a
cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation to

    Joanne Gormley
    Human Resources
    Gardner Museum
    2 Palace Road, Boston, MA O2115

The Gardner Museum is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer.  Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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